CTE College Credit FAQs

Can I earn college credit while in high school?

You can by taking CTE coursework in high school. CTE courses are taught at your high school by Career and Technical Education teachers who follow curriculum agreed to by both high schools and college faculty. Please view to see course options available to you.

What is CTE college credit at WNC?

CTE college credit provides a wide range of programs designed to get students into the work force immediately upon completion. The programs are designed to give students hands-on and academic experience, which translates into real-world skills.

Can I go on to earn my Bachelors Degree?

CTE courses count as electives for high school graduation as well as for college credits. Most of the courses are designed to provide hands on training that prepare you to go directly into the work force after completing a two-year AAS degree or one-year certificate. Some of the courses can serve as college elective credit, but it is recommended that you meet with a WNC advisor to answer specific degree and transferability questions regarding your CTE credit. WNC also offers a Bachelor of Technology degree in Construction Management, and Organization & Project Managment.

How do I get started?

To earn CTE college credits, students must:

1. Complete the course sequence
2. Maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 grading scale, weighted or unweighted, for all units of credit applicable to the course of study in career and technical education
3. Pass the state end-of-program technical assessment according to the established cut score
4. Pass the state assessment for employ-ability skills according to the established cut score
5. Submit a WNC Application for Admission and the WNC CTE College Credit Application. Contact CTE College Credit Coordinator Pao Lee at 775-445-3276 or by email at pao.lee@wnc.edu